Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Market Research Report, 2029

The animal feed industry in Saudi Arabia plays a crucial role in supporting the country's burgeoning livestock sector and ensuring food security. As a desert nation with limited arable land and water resources, Saudi Arabia heavily relies on imported animal feed to meet the growing demand for meat, poultry, dairy and other livestock products. However, the government has recognized the need for self-sufficiency and has made significant investments in developing a robust domestic animal feed industry. The country's strategic location and extensive infrastructure facilitate the importation of feed ingredients, while domestic feed mills contribute to local production and reduce dependency on imports. The Saudi Arabian government places great emphasis on quality standards and food safety regulations, ensuring that animal feed products meet strict quality criteria and adhere to international standards. Technological advancements, such as automation and digitalization, are driving efficiency and precision in feed production processes, resulting in optimized formulations and enhanced feed quality. Research and development efforts focus on sustainable feed solutions, considering the scarcity of water resources and environmental sustainability. With continued government support, technological advancements, and a growing focus on self-sufficiency, the Saudi Arabian animal feed industry is poised for further growth and development, contributing to the overall sustainability and prosperity of the country's livestock sector. Poultry feed by livestock type is highest in demand, driven by the demand for poultry meat products by consumers. The rising population further boosts the demand for poultry meat, but the rising feed prices hamper the market's growth. Since poultry meat is the cheapest form of meat available, consumers' consumption is high. Increased demand for organic feed and industrial livestock production further augments the market's growth. Poultry requires a lot of protein, fats, and calcium, which poultry by-products and fish meals provide. According to the research report "Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Market Research Report, 2029," published by Actual Market Research, the Saudi Arabia Animal Feed market is expected to reach a market size of more than USD 3Billion by 2029. There is a rising trend towards customized feed formulations that meet the specific nutritional requirements of different livestock species. Feed manufacturers are formulating feeds tailored to the needs of poultry, dairy cattle, sheep, and other livestock, optimizing their growth, health, and performance. Consumers in Saudi Arabia are increasingly conscious about the quality and safety of animal products. This drives the demand for high-quality and safe animal feed. Feed manufacturers are expected to adhere to strict quality control measures, follow international standards, and ensure traceability throughout the supply chain. The Saudi Arabian government encourages investment in feed manufacturing infrastructure to enhance domestic production capacity. This includes the establishment of new feed mills and the modernization of existing facilities, fostering local production and reducing dependency on imports. Aqua feed farming is increasingly being commercialised with its demands, resulting in an increased demand for feed to raise them. On the other hand, cattle feed remains with more market share as it is the most demanded meat by consumers. Animal supplements are expected to be in demand over the forecast period as the animals are deprived of vitamins and minerals from the feed they are fed. Also, due to low feed quality and to improve their structural body composition, supplements are fed to animals. The pellet form of animal feed is expected to remain the main form of feed, but the crumbled form is also expected to be in demand during future years.

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The Saudi Arabia animal feed market is categorized as Pellets, Mash, Crumbles, and Cubes & Cakes as each feeds works for the specific purpose or preference in the nutritional needs of animals. Pellets occupy the largest share of the market with several advantages. It enhances palatability, minimizes waste, and has increased feed efficiency-privileges picked by many livestock farmers. The compact nature of pellets makes it relatively easy to handle and store, which is indispensable in a country with challenges for logistics like Saudi Arabia. Mash feed is not as popular as pellets but is important still. It's a mixture of ground ingredients and tends to be fed to younger animals or those with specific dietary requirements. Its formulation can be changed to alter the nutrient composition to meet a variety of livestock requirements. Another form that bridges the gap between pellets and mash is crumbles. They are generally intended for use by poultry, providing a compromise between the sheer ease of consumption found in pellets and the nutritional variety of mash. Crumbles are particularly useful at the young growth stages of birds. Cubes and Cakes are less common but serve niche markets, particularly in ruminant diets. These may be useful to delay or for specific feeding strategies that address the extension of time spent in eating and improvement of digestive function. The Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Market is categorized by source into Plant-based and Animal-based feeds, each playing a vital role in the nutrition of livestock. Plant-based feeds dominate the market, primarily due to their availability and cost-effectiveness. Common ingredients include grains such as wheat, barley, and corn, along with legumes and oilseeds like soybeans. These plant-based sources are rich in carbohydrates and proteins, making them essential for ruminants, poultry, and other livestock. Animal-based feeds are utilized to enhance the protein content of animal diets. Ingredients such as fish meal and meat by-products are prevalent in this category. Cereals by ingredient type are rich in starch content and are highly preferred to feed animals. Every grain or cereal varies in its nutritional content and digestive anatomy of the animal. Starch that is completely digested before the end of the small intestine (SI) provides the maximum amount of glucose from the grain to support growth. Barely, corn, oats, and rye are entirely used as animal feed and only small amounts are used for human consumption. These grains and cereals might be fed in whole or compound form, mixed with other bi-products or oils, minerals or vitamins to form a complete meal for animals. The produced cereals are stored after drying to reduce moisture levels and preserve them for the full year. Since some are seasonal grains, they need to be produced for the whole year and stored to meet the demands. Production is highly influenced by particular crop failures, droughts, or climatic conditions. Animal feed Pellets are made from corn, bean pulp, straw, rice husk, and other cereals and grains for different animals. They have comprehensive nutrition, improve digestibility of feed, decrease picky eaters of animals and are easy to store and transport. The pellets often contain grease as they provide oxidation and hydrolysis. Oxidation helps to convert unsaturated fats into saturated fats when the feed pellets have improper fats as it is easy to hydrolyse. The quality of pellets can be defined by the repeated handling, bagging, transportation, and storage feed lines without much damage or fine particles. The pellet quality and efficiency depend on the raw materials used, like corn and soy lack the ability to achieve good pellet quality, while that of wheat increases pellet durability because of high protein content and hemi-cellulose in contrast to corn and soy products. The animal feed market in Saudi Arabia can be bifurcated based on livestock into cattle feed, poultry feed, pig feed, aqua feed, and others that provide their distinct nutritional requirements based upon species type. Poultry feed commands the most significant share of the market due to large-scale consumption of poultry meat and poultry eggs by the consumers in the country. The rising population and the increasing demand for low-fat, high-protein diets have highly increased the consumption of chicken meat, leading to an increased demand for poultry feed. Poultry needs a well-balanced diet rich in protein, fats, and calcium; this is usually met through ingredients such as poultry by-products and fish meals. The other key market covered is that of cattle feed, as beef remains the most consumed meat by Saudi Arabian consumers. Cattle have a high requirement for fiber, protein, and energy-rich dietary input for growth and milk. Feed producers develop to formulate specific diets for different breeds of cattle and stages of production. Aqua feed is increasingly coming to the fore as the aquaculture farm becomes more commercialized in Saudi Arabia. The demand for seafood is on the increase, and there is a growing demand to develop aquaculture industries; this attracts a need for quality aqua feeds. Saudi Arabia's pig feed market is not as widely known or in great demand, mainly from cultural and religious perceptions. This segment might be contributed to from future demand for pork products from expatriate communities and potential markets overseas. Others refer to feed for sheep, goats, and other horses. These feeds are less important than the three major market segments, they are integral in supporting the more diverse animal husbandry practices of the country.

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However, COVID-19 has caused some problems and changes in the feed industry, like many other industries, and the Saudi Arabia feed industry is no exception. It had a negative impact due to disruptions in supply chain activities caused by global trade restrictions. A sharp drop in demand for restaurant meals and an increase in demand for grocery store food, combined with certain challenges in reorienting meat supply networks, resulted in a surge in retail meat prices and occasional grocery store stock-outs of specific meat products. Lower demand for cattle and supplies of beef and pork resulted from the drop in demand. Considered in this report: • Geography: Saudi Arabia • Base year: 2023 • Estimated year: 2024 • Forecast year: 2029 Aspects covered in this report • Saudi Arabia animal feed market with its value and forecast along with its segments • Various drivers and challenges • On-going trends and developments • Top profiled companies • Strategic recommendation

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By Ingredient: • Cereals • By Products • Cakes & Meal • Supplements • Others By Livestock: • Cattle Feed • Poultry Feed • Pig Feed • Aqua Feed • Others By Form: • Pellet • Mash • Crumbles • Cubes and Cakes By Source: • Plant-based • Animal-based The approach of the report: This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analysing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources. Intended audience This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to Animal Feed Industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.